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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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